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2 Peter 2:10-18 True and False Teachers

10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority.
Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings;

11 yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord.

12 But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish.

13 They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.

14 With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed—an accursed brood!

15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.

16 But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—a beast without speech—who spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.

17 These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.

18 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.

Cross References for 2 Peter 2:10-18

Hebrews 13:4 - Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adult... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:4

Psalms 12:4 - that says, “We will triumph with our tongues; we own our lips—who is our master?” Click to read the verse Psalms 12:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:4

1 John 2:16 - For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting o... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:16 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:16

Jeremiah 2:31 - “You of this generation, consider the word of the Lord: “Have I been a desert to Israel or a la... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:31 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:31

Romans 8:1 - Life Through the Spirit Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Romans 8:1 Click to read the verse Romans 8:1

Genesis 13:13 - Now the men of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. Click to read the verse Genesis 13:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 13:13

1 Corinthians 6:9 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neithe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9

1 Timothy 6:2 - Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brother... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2

Numbers 12:8 - With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. Why th... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:8 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:8

1 Samuel 10:27 - But some troublemakers said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him n... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:27 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:27

Colossians 3:5 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5

Ephesians 5:3 - But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, o... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:3

Luke 19:14 - “But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to ... Click to read the verse Luke 19:14 Click to read the verse Luke 19:14

Genesis 49:6 - Let me not enter their council, let me not join their assembly, for they have killed men in the... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:6

Jude 1:4 - For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among yo... Click to read the verse Jude 1:4 Click to read the verse Jude 1:4

Exodus 22:28 - “Do not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people. Click to read the verse Exodus 22:28 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:28

Jude 1:16 - These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:16 Click to read the verse Jude 1:16

2 Samuel 15:3 - Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no represe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:3

Ephesians 5:5 - For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:5

Exodus 21:14 - But if a man schemes and kills another man deliberately, take him away from my altar and put hi... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:14 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:14

Psalms 19:13 - Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, ... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:13

Deuteronomy 17:12-13 - The man who shows contempt for the judge or for the priest who stands ministering there to the ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:12-13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:12-13

Ecclesiastes 10:20 - Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:20 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:20

Acts 23:5 - Paul replied, “Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: ‘Do ... Click to read the verse Acts 23:5 Click to read the verse Acts 23:5

Titus 1:7 - Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick... Click to read the verse Titus 1:7 Click to read the verse Titus 1:7

Jude 1:10 - Yet these men speak abusively against whatever they do not understand; and what things they do ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:10 Click to read the verse Jude 1:10

1 Thessalonians 4:7 - For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Numbers 5:27 - If she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, then when she is made to drink t... Click to read the verse Numbers 5:27 Click to read the verse Numbers 5:27

Numbers 15:30 - “‘But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or alien, blasphemes the Lord, and that pe... Click to read the verse Numbers 15:30 Click to read the verse Numbers 15:30

1 Peter 2:13-14 - Submission to Rulers and Masters Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority insti... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13-14

2 Samuel 20:1 - Sheba Rebels Against David Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjamite, happened t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:1

Deuteronomy 17:11 - Act according to the law they teach you and the decisions they give you. Do not turn aside from... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:11

Deuteronomy 21:20-21 - They shall say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:20-21 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:20-21

2 Peter 3:3 - First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and follow... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:3

Romans 13:1-5 - Submission to the Authorities Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for th... Click to read the verse Romans 13:1-5 Click to read the verse Romans 13:1-5

1 Kings 12:16 - When all Israel saw that the king refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What shar... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:16 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:16

Ephesians 4:19 - Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:19

Job 34:18 - Is he not the One who says to kings, ‘You are worthless,’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ Click to read the verse Job 34:18 Click to read the verse Job 34:18

Philippians 3:18 - For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18

Hosea 11:10 - They will follow the Lord; he will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will come trem... Click to read the verse Hosea 11:10 Click to read the verse Hosea 11:10

2 Samuel 1:14 - David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:14

Psalms 2:1-5 - Psalm 2 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? Click to read the verse Psalms 2:1-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:1-5

Romans 1:24-27 - Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the d... Click to read the verse Romans 1:24-27 Click to read the verse Romans 1:24-27

Psalms 73:8 - They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:8

Jude 1:18 - They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly d... Click to read the verse Jude 1:18 Click to read the verse Jude 1:18

Titus 3:2 - to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Click to read the verse Titus 3:2 Click to read the verse Titus 3:2

Ecclesiastes 10:6-7 - Fools are put in many high positions, while the rich occupy the low ones. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:6-7 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:6-7

Romans 8:5 - Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires;... Click to read the verse Romans 8:5 Click to read the verse Romans 8:5

1 Peter 2:13 - Submission to Rulers and Masters Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority insti... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:13

2 Corinthians 10:3 - For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:3

Romans 8:12-13 - Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live accordin... Click to read the verse Romans 8:12-13 Click to read the verse Romans 8:12-13

Romans 8:4-5 - in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live a... Click to read the verse Romans 8:4-5 Click to read the verse Romans 8:4-5

Numbers 16:12-15 - Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab. But they said, “We will not come! Click to read the verse Numbers 16:12-15 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:12-15

Jude 1:6-8 - And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home—these... Click to read the verse Jude 1:6-8 Click to read the verse Jude 1:6-8